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Success Story: Greater Transparency in Manufacturing at Sicame UK Thanks to WeASSIST From WERMA
Success Story: Greater Transparency in Manufacturing at Sicame UK Thanks to WeASSIST From WERMA Initial situation: Hidden downtime in high-precision manufacturing The Sicame Group is one of the world’s leading suppliers of equipment and service solutions for power grids. At the Sicame UK site, highly specialised components for power distribution are developed and manufactured, which are used under the most demanding conditions worldwide. In an environment where quality, reliability and process reliability are crucial, efficient production processes play a central role. Despite high technical standards in manufacturing, however, the company faced a significant challenge: production stoppages that
Science and Genetic Improvement Drive a New Phase for Black Wattle in Brazil
Science and Genetic Improvement Drive a New Phase for Black Wattle in Brazil For nearly a century, Black Watle (Acacia mearnsii) has been part of the landscape, economy and history of thousands of families in southern Brazil. Today, the combination of scientific research, genetic improvement and the expertise of the forestry sector is opening a new chapter for this crop, with the potential to significantly increase forest productivity and profitability.
Sappi Protects Endangered Karkloof Blue Butterfly
Sappi Protects Endangered Karkloof Blue Butterfly New KwaZulu-Natal nature reserve safeguards one of the last known breeding grounds of the endangered Karkloof Blue Butterfly. Deep in the Karkloof Valley north of Howick, a tiny butterfly with iridescent blue wings is running out of safe places to call home. After more than 30 years of commitment to the sustainability and well-being of the region’s environmental ecosystem, Sappi, a global leader in
Scientists Discover ‘D-rex’, a Giant Fungus from Chinese Forests Whose Unique Lineage Dates Back 65 Million Years
Scientists Discover ‘D-rex’, a Giant Fungus from Chinese Forests Whose Unique Lineage Dates Back 65 Million Years ‘Fungal giant’ with one of the tallest fruiting bodies known represents new family which arose soon after extinction of the dinosaurs Deep in the forests of Yunnan, China, scientists have discovered a ‘fungal giant’ that challenges our understanding of how large fungi can become. The newly described species, Dianjunus rex, produces vertical fruiting
Meet the New Ponsse Bison
Meet the New Ponsse Bison New Ponsse Bison takes forwarder performance to the next level The new Ponsse Bison represents the next step in forwarder development. The updated model combines the familiar reliability of the Bison with improved cost efficiency and agility, offering a practical solution for demanding working environments. The new Bison takes forwarder performance to a new level by combining advanced transmission technology with operator-friendly solutions. The CVT
Planting For the Future
Planting For the Future School pride, teamwork and a little healthy competition came alive in Monteseel this Arbour Month when learners from five KwaZulu-Natal schools swapped their classrooms for the great outdoors. Their mission? To plant fruit trees that will help establish a space for ongoing community engagement, personal development and learning, with opportunities for training in tree propagation and caring for the land, all while competing for the title
Q3 Trading Update 2026
Q3 Trading Update 2026 Mondi plc (“Mondi”), a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, today provides an update on trading for the three months to 30 September 2026 (“third quarter” or “Q3 2026”). Underlying EBITDA in the quarter was €196 million, including nil forestry fair value gain (Q2 2026: €167 million, including a €43 million forestry fair value loss). Excluding forestry fair value, underlying EBITDA was lower sequentially, primarily
Success Story: Greater Transparency in Manufacturing at Sicame UK Thanks to WeASSIST From WERMA
Success Story: Greater Transparency in Manufacturing at Sicame UK Thanks to WeASSIST From WERMA Initial situation: Hidden downtime in high-precision manufacturing The Sicame Group is one of the world’s leading suppliers of equipment and service solutions for power grids. At the Sicame UK site, highly specialised components for power distribution are developed and manufactured, which are used under the most demanding conditions worldwide. In an environment where quality, reliability and
Science and Genetic Improvement Drive a New Phase for Black Wattle in Brazil
Science and Genetic Improvement Drive a New Phase for Black Wattle in Brazil For nearly a century, Black Watle (Acacia mearnsii) has been part of the landscape, economy and history of thousands of families in southern Brazil. Today, the combination of scientific research, genetic improvement and the expertise of the forestry sector is opening a new chapter for this crop, with the potential to significantly increase forest productivity and profitability.
Sappi Protects Endangered Karkloof Blue Butterfly
Sappi Protects Endangered Karkloof Blue Butterfly New KwaZulu-Natal nature reserve safeguards one of the last known breeding grounds of the endangered Karkloof Blue Butterfly. Deep in the Karkloof Valley north of Howick, a tiny butterfly with iridescent blue wings is running out of safe places to call home. After more than 30 years of commitment to the sustainability and well-being of the region’s environmental ecosystem, Sappi, a global leader in
Scientists Discover ‘D-rex’, a Giant Fungus from Chinese Forests Whose Unique Lineage Dates Back 65 Million Years
Scientists Discover ‘D-rex’, a Giant Fungus from Chinese Forests Whose Unique Lineage Dates Back 65 Million Years ‘Fungal giant’ with one of the tallest fruiting bodies known represents new family which arose soon after extinction of the dinosaurs Deep in the forests of Yunnan, China, scientists have discovered a ‘fungal giant’ that challenges our understanding of how large fungi can become. The newly described species, Dianjunus rex, produces vertical fruiting
Meet the New Ponsse Bison
Meet the New Ponsse Bison New Ponsse Bison takes forwarder performance to the next level The new Ponsse Bison represents the next step in forwarder development. The updated model combines the familiar reliability of the Bison with improved cost efficiency and agility, offering a practical solution for demanding working environments. The new Bison takes forwarder performance to a new level by combining advanced transmission technology with operator-friendly solutions. The CVT
Planting For the Future
Planting For the Future School pride, teamwork and a little healthy competition came alive in Monteseel this Arbour Month when learners from five KwaZulu-Natal schools swapped their classrooms for the great outdoors. Their mission? To plant fruit trees that will help establish a space for ongoing community engagement, personal development and learning, with opportunities for training in tree propagation and caring for the land, all while competing for the title
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